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In 1959, Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin invented the modern three-point seat belt. While holding the patent could have generated billions in profits, Volvo made the extraordinary decision to give it away to all rival car manufacturers for free in the interest of public safety. Watch to discover how one life-saving invention changed automotive history forever—and whether modern car companies would make the same sacrifice today.

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00:00Volvo invented the modern three-point seatbelt in 1959.
00:04Engineers knew this single design could save millions of human lives.
00:08Holding the patent could have made the company billions in profits.
00:12Instead, Volvo gave the patent away to every rival car manufacturer.
00:17They decided public safety was far more important than corporate profit.
00:21Would modern car companies make that same generous sacrifice today?

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